Barren County (Images of America) - Softcover

Richey, Nancy; Kentucky Library

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738585920 ISBN 13: 9780738585925

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2010

Synopsis

Barren County, located in the heart of south central Kentucky, was formed in 1799 and is the commonwealth's 13th largest county. Pioneers found the land without the usual, extensive wooded areas and so it looked barren to them in comparison. The area is anything but barren, as its land and population have been productive in agriculture, commerce, education, medicine, and the military. Voted in 2007 by Progressive Farmer magazine as the Best Place to Live in Rural America, the county has also produced one of the South's first African American mayors, two governors, renowned musicians, a Pulitzer Prize winner, two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, a major television network president, and a U.S. Air Force general. Countless other citizens, equally productive, proudly call Barren County their home.

About this title

About the Author

Images of America: Barren County includes many never before seen photographs of the area's rich historical culture, its religious and educational institutions, and ordinary family life that showcase why the county remains one of the best places to live in rural America. Nancy Richey, image librarian at Western Kentucky University's Kentucky Library and native of Barren County, uses photographs from the library, civic organizations, and private individuals to create this photographic essay showcasing the historic personality of this area.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738585920
• ISBN 13: 9780738585925
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128